Overview
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Introduction to Computer Science eXtended Reality (XR)
The focus of this degree program is eXtended Reality (XR), which includes Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR) and Mixed Reality (MR) as it affects business, education and our social lives. This program teaches you to create and manage environments in the XR world utilizing existing platforms. You will be trained to create assets to use in XR and to utilize XR workspaces for business.
Degree & Certificate Options
This program offers the following Associate of Science* degree:
- Computer Science eXtended Reality (XR), (A.S.)
Note: *To see other Computer Science degree programs, go to Computer Science and Innovation, Computer Science Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Cybersecurity and Cybersecurity Investigations.
Program Goal
In the Computer Science eXtended Reality (XR) program you will be presented with a personalized, student-centered learning program focused on innovative XR workplace applications. The program’s goal is to focus on emerging technologies and help you learn to utilize these platforms in new and exciting ways.
Curriculum
Admissions Requirements
Applicants for admission to the Computer Science eXtended Reality (XR) degree program must comply with general college admission requirements and must also provide a High School transcript or participate in an interview with an MCC Admissions Counselor.
There are no other specific program admissions requirements.
Technical Standards
Most physical requirements necessary for this program can be accommodated with appropriate documentation.
Curriculum – Required Courses
Course Sequencing
Degree Program – First Year
Degree Program – Second Year
Outcomes
Acquired Skills
When you graduate from this program you will:
- Have a fundamental understanding of eXtended Reality concepts, skills and working environments.
- Be able to create and manage environments in the XR world by utilizing existing XR platforms.
- Be able to design and create assets to use in XR platforms.
- Be able to utilize XR workspaces for business.
Employment Opportunities
Computer Science remains one of the fastest growing fields, with a projected shortage of qualified job candidates for programmers, networkers, web designers and AI, XR or database professionals.
Potential jobs for someone with eXtended reality (XR) training would be:
- eXtended Reality (XR) Application Specialist
- XR Immersive Experience Designer
- 3D Assist Creator
- XR UI/UX Designer
- XR Instructor/Trainer
Potential Salary*
There is a wide range of jobs in the computer science and innovation industry. As an emerging technology, salary data for many eXtended Reality (XR) positions is not yet available but is expected to be similar to those shown below for the average annual salary range in NH for an XR UI/UX Designer.
| ENTRY-LEVEL | MID-RANGE | EXPERIENCED |
| $70,000 | $85,000 | $130,000 |
*Bureau for Labor Statistics (NH), 2024
